Lessons In Product Management

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Phyllis Njoroge - Product Manager at Redfin


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On today's episode, I sat down with Phyllis Njoroge, Product Manager at Redfin and imposter syndrome connoisseur. Phyllis drops some great wisdom on what imposter syndrome is, where it comes from, the #1 way to combat it and how important it is to create a culture where imposter system can't exist much less thrive.

Here's what we discussed:

  • The definition of imposter syndrome and self-doubt
  • How imposter syndrome pops up when you find yourself in a new setting
  • Where imposter syndrome comes from and how a growth mindset is the #1 way to fight it
  • Why growth mindset needs to be applied universally and what that means
  • How sometimes PM skills runs counter to how you personally live and who you inherently are
  • The most qualified people aren't always the one who has to make the decision
  • Your manager should be your ally and coach. Find a good one and get out of toxic environments if you're in one
  • There is no failure in learning
  • Why it's better to ask stupid questions than make stupid mistakes
  • How to create the kind of culture where imposter syndrome doesn't exist
  • Phyllis's top professional growth methods:
  • The power of reflection upon your own experiences for learning
  • Consuming great content from places like Audible or podcasts
  • Produce your own content from your reflections
  • Network with others who have gone before you
  • Connect with Phyllis on LinkedIn and if you're on Clubhouse, you'll probably see/hear her there too!

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